Eraser Knife

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Eraser Knife

Entry/Object ID

2016.5.18

Tags

Writing Accessories

Description

Double sided steel blade eraser knife with dark wood (Rosewood?) handle. 'I.R.C' is printed in white on both sides of the handle, near the blade. Blade shaft is marked 'R.B (possibly E) ...' ; 'Sheffield' (?); 'England' (?)

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1825

Dimensions

Width

1.7 cm

Length

11.8 cm

Update Date

October 28, 2021